Bridport News

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Two tiny lambs stolen from small family farm in Bridport
The theft of the lambs has devastated a family and left the ewes calling out for their young

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:31:40 +0000
Storm Nelson: Dorset to be hit by bad weather
Live updates as Storm Nelson is expected to bring heavy rain and wind across Dorset

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:19:00 +0000
Charmouth holiday park refused permission for 20 extra caravans
A WEST Dorset holiday site has been refused permission for more than twenty extra static caravans on permanent concrete bases.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:05:00 +0000
West Dorset residents claim new music festival would 'swamp the area'
CONCERNS over proposals for a new Dorset festival will be heard at a licensing meeting next/this week (Thur April 4).

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Limited parking at National Trust Hive Beach at Easter
A car park close to a popular tourist hotspot could close for periods over the Easter weekend after sustained wet weather

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Easter weekend weather forecast reveals showers in Dorset
Winds and rain have been a constant in the county throughout March, but will it brighten up for Easter weekend?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:46:14 +0000
DVLA driving licence address could see you fined £1,000
Drivers must update their address on their DVLA driving licence, vehicle log book, vehicle tax, and private number plate documents

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:01:00 +0000
Energy bills: Take your energy meter readings this weekend
The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:01:00 +0000
Homes plan on fire-ravaged Lyme Regis cinema site withdrawn
HOUSING proposals for the former fire-damaged Lyme Regis cinema site have been withdrawn after opposition, including from the town council and Civic Society.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:09:15 +0000
Lib Dem election leaflet branded 'grossly misleading'
IN the week when the national Lib Dem leader visits Bridport his party has been accused of being less than straightforward in its local election leafleting.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:14:48 +0000
West Dorset dog attack leaves one sheep dead and others injured
A flock of sheep were attacked by a dog on farmland off of Sheepwash Lane between Broadwindsor and Pilsdon Pen

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:31:00 +0000
Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey set to visit Bridport
Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey will visit Bridport and West Bay as part of a tour of the West Country

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:34:44 +0000
Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for wind Dorset
Gusts of 50mph are expected as yellow weather warning has been issued for the county

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:09:00 +0000
Lyme Regis Town Council advise public to "park sensibly"
Lyme Regis Town Council have advised anyone visiting the town over the holidays to "park sensibly" due to the waterlogged fields in the area.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
West Dorset author writes book on physician Thomas Sydenham
A new biography has been published delving into the story of a civil war solider turned physician from Dorset who revolutionised medical practice

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:01:00 +0000
Subscribe to the Bridport News for £2 for 2 months in sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset Council introduces home library service in Lyme Regis
Dorset Council has started a free service where books, including audiobooks are delivered to people who are unable to get to their local library due to health or mobility issues.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:36:00 +0000
Beaminster Museum to reopen with summer sewing exhibition
On Good Friday, March 29, Beaminster Museum will launch the new exhibition “A Stitch in Time” exploring local needlecraft throughout the years.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:30:00 +0000
King Charles set to deliver an Easter message to the nation
What to expect from King Charles' Easter message as Queen Camilla deputises him at the ancient Royal Maundy ceremony on Thursday.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:43:00 +0000
Cost of living energy bills: What is the energy price cap?
The £238 fall over the year equates to around £20 saved each month for the average household in England, Scotland and Wales

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:35:20 +0000
Man in hospital after medical incident onboard ship
A MAN has been airlifted from a passenger ship at sea after suffering a medical incident.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Lyme Regis: Monmouth Street to close for Openreach work
Roadworks are scheduled to close part of Lyme Regis road close to the town centre.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Weldmar Hospicecare Stampede by the Sea art trail
A herd of more than 50 brightly decorated elephants will be arriving in west Dorset to raise money for people receiving end of care life

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:26:00 +0000
Plans for garden massage tent in west Dorset ruled unlawful
A PROPOSAL for a garden massage tent at a property in Walditch has been ruled an unlawful development by Dorset Council.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:34:00 +0000
Weekly car boot sale to return to West Bay Car Park
A popular car boot sale is set to return

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:43:31 +0000
Woman taken to hospital after 'car rolled into ditch'
A woman was taken to hospital after her car reportedly rolled into a ditch

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:39:16 +0000
Lyme Regis' park and ride postponed due to waterlogged field
First Bus's Lyme Regis park and ride will not operate over the Easter period as the field used for the service is waterlogged.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:15:38 +0000
NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse
Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand abuse in all its forms and how to ask for help.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
RNLI conger cuddling to return for Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
To celebrate Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week, from Saturday, July 27 to Friday, August 2, the RNLI will be reintroducing the tradition of conger cuddling.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Bee Friendly Bridport hotel trail and circus event
A west Dorset town will be a hive of activity as it welcomes a bee friendly event

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Alcohol-related hospital admissions cost £16.6 million a year
Alcohol-related hospital admissions in Dorset are costing the NHS £16.6 million a year, new figures suggest.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:22:47 +0000
Letter complaining about rural bus services in Dorset
There are so few buses around here now that I have set my grandchildren a task where they score points when they eventually see one. This must be one of the worst counties for rural bus services in the country. Yet we pay huge amounts of council tax ...

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:07:45 +0000
How to get a repeat prescription on a UK Bank Holiday
The NHS has issued a warning about prescriptions due to some of its services closing or having different opening hours on public holidays.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:23:46 +0000
New Ofcom rules to save mobile customers from charges abroad
Ofcom has revealed new rules - set to be introduced in the UK on October 1, 2024 - aimed at protecting UK mobile customers against roaming charges.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:28:34 +0000
Emergency services rescue person trapped in car after crash
A person became trapped in a car after a crash

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:52:28 +0000
'Stranded' yachtsman rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat crew
A yachtsman who found himself in difficulty after his engine failed and anchor became stuck has been rescued

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:20:36 +0000
Lyme Regis Lifeboat volunteer celebrates gender reveal
A lifeboat crew member has revealed the gender of his unborn baby in a unique way

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:34:00 +0000
Smith and Smith in Bridport celebrating 140th anniversary
A business in Bridport is celebrating its 140 year anniversary

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:30:00 +0000
First Bus re-introduces Lyme Regis' Park and Ride service
The park and ride bus service running through Lyme Regis will be returning this spring and summer.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
When Lyme Regis art deco Regent cinema burnt down in 2016
A CINEMA which was destroyed in a fire will rise from the ashes and be “rebuilt to its former glory”.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:27:00 +0000
Coast road B3157 to close for maintenance at Swyre
Part of the coast road between Weymouth and Bridport will be closed for roadworks

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
White Lion Broadwindsor celebrates two year anniversary
A community pub in the heart of a West Dorset village is still roaring two years after it reopened

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Behind the scenes of RNLI's life-saving work in Lyme Regis
The RNLI has recently celebrated its 200th anniversary and the crew have taken the Echo behind the scenes, where they discussed the crucial roles amongst the team and their impact on the community.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Bridport students perform Queen's We Will Rock You musical
Students at the Sir John Colfox Academy performed the hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Little Green Change and Beach and Badger win business awards
Environmental education company Little Green Change and seaside café Beach and Badger both received awards in the Jurassic Business Awards for 2024.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 05:01:00 +0000
Lyme Regis visitor hub seeks volunteers with local knowledge
The Lyme Regis Visitor Hub team are currently seeking volunteers to join them for 2-hour slots, assisting and directing members of the public.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:01:35 +0000
The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024: Who's competing tonight?
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer returns to Channel 4 with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond welcoming Danny Dyer and Rhod Gilbert.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Farmer Cameron Farquharson fears Easter dog attacks on lambs
Cameron Farquharson is urging dog owners to be extra vigilant this Easter – a time when sheep and lambs are at their most vulnerable due to lambing season.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:01:00 +0000
Burton Bradstock School concerned about road safety
Schoolchildren have been warned about road safety through a village in west Dorset which does not have a pedestrian crossing.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:23:00 +0000
Latest Covid patient figures for Dorset County Hospital
Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for five patients with coronavirus in hospital as of Sunday, figures show.

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